24/07/2026
New Startup Association of Bangladesh (SAB) Committee Formed, Saidul Islam Re-elected President and Ashraful Named General Secretary
Saidul Islam has been re-elected as the President of the Startup Association of Bangladesh (SAB), an organization playing an important role in the country's startup ecosystem. At the same time, Ashraful Islam has been appointed as the General Secretary of the organization.
The new Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term was formed unanimously at the organization's General Meeting and Executive Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, January 27.
In the newly formed committee, Abdur Rashid Sohag, Dr. Nasir Uddin, Ibnul Qayes A***n, Abdullah Mohammad Hasan, Anisul Islam Suman, and Mosharraf Hossain have been appointed as Vice Presidents.
In addition, S. M. Al Mahmud has taken charge as Director (Finance & Publication); Omar Faruk as Director (Research & Innovation); M. M. Al Amin as Director (Information Technology); Abdullah Al Jafary as Director (International Affairs); Syed Md. Abdullah Al Russell as Director (Investment); Jaber Bin Obayed Ullah Chowdhury as Director (Policy & Administration); Md. Mehedi Kawsar as Director (Media & Communications); and Fahim Ahmed Mondal as Director (Office & Membership).
At the meeting, members expressed hope that under the leadership of the newly formed committee, the country's startup ecosystem would become more organized, dynamic, and vibrant.
Established on May 13, 2023, the Startup Association of Bangladesh (SAB) has been serving under the leadership of its Founding President Saidul Islam and Founding General Secretary Faisal Rabbi.
Saidul Islam, Founder & President of SAB, said:
"It is an honor for me to be re-elected as the President of the Startup Association of Bangladesh. Going forward, we will work to strengthen the country's startup ecosystem by enhancing the capacity of young entrepreneurs, strengthening policy support, facilitating investment connections, and expanding international collaboration.”
The Startup Association of Bangladesh has been working since 2023 as a representative platform for startup entrepreneurs across the country, with the goal of contributing to innovation, entrepreneurship culture, and sustainable economic growth.
